Name/Title
Generating Station Electrical Motor Works, (1 folder, ca. 1890)Scope and Content
The top view illustrates a floor plan with designated areas for boilers, dynamos, and office space.
The middle section features side elevation views showing how the boilers connect to the engines and detailing the flow of energy from steam to electricity.
The bottom portion contains detailed cutaways of the boilers and exhaust systems, giving insights into the engineering design of early electrical power stations.Context
This architectural and engineering blueprint-style diagram showcases technical layouts for an early central power station. It includes detailed sectional views of steam engines, generators, and boilers, possibly from an Edison Electric Light or affiliated power company in the late 19th or early 20th century. The document provides side and overhead views of a power generation facility, featuring key infrastructure like the boiler room, dynamo (generator) room, coal storage, and an office space.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Location
Folder
410os/3Box
410Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States